Bibliograph

The secret state, a history of intelligence and espionage, Colonel John Hughes-Wilson

Type

Label

The secret state, a history of intelligence and espionage, Colonel John Hughes-Wilson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The secret state

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

951925571

Responsibility statement

Colonel John Hughes-Wilson

Sub title

a history of intelligence and espionage

Summary

"A ... history of intelligence--from its origins in the ancient world to the onset of the surveillance state in the digital age--that lifts the veil of secrecy from this clandestine world"--Front flap of jacket

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Setting the scene -- On intelligence -- How intelligence works -- On HUMINT and spies -- Technology takes over -- Information into intelligence -- On security -- On deception -- On terror -- On intelligence fiascos -- New horizons, new horrors? -- A dangerous trade -- Will it ever get any better?

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History of intelligence and espionage

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